Dr Audrey Brown worked for many years as an Open University tutor, on a wide range of science courses. Involvement in writing a course called The Frozen Planet sparked a particular interest in this special part of the world and she was lucky enough to travel to Antarctica for three weeks in early 2020. The wildlife, often seen within spectacular ice and snow scenery, alongside the remains of the whaling industry, combine to make Antarctica a breath-taking destination. Audrey’s talk will also cover the efforts made to ensure that tourism has the least possible effect on the pristine Antarctic environment.